Economics/Commerce- Nithya Sambasivam and Dave Edwards

Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
Many students in the Faculty are from linguistically diverse backgrounds, and we need to ensure that information and resources that the Faculty provides are easily accessible to and understandable by all students. There is a need to provide information regarding matters such as professional requirements, assessment and appeals procedures, and student advocacy services in a straight-forward and easily understood manner. There is also the possibility of publishing some of, or at least directing students to, this information in languages other than English.

Broadening the Role of the Economics and Commerce Society
The ECS needs to be a source of information, discussion and aid on matters relevant to Eco/Comm students. It should be better integrated with the faculty and student body, as it is your society and should reflect your interests and needs. The ECS website could be better developed so as to provide information on courses, lectures, assessment and review process, surveys for feedback during the semester, information on professional requirements, helpful links and so on. Creating a discourse between faculty reps, the faculty itself and the ECS will allow for better communication and facilitation of students' interests within the faculty, in addition to ensuring the survival and continued viability of your Economics and Commerce Society under VSU.